Colin Stader grew up in Irmo, SC. In high school he found glass at a local studio in downtown Columbia called One Eared Cow Glass. That experience coupled with his grandfathers artistic influence he pursued a career in the material and graduated from Jacksonville University in 2017 with a BFA, Specializing in Glass. Following graduation he spent a summer interning at the studio The Melting Point in Sedona, AZ. From there he traveled to Toledo, OH where he spent years working for studios like The Toledo Museum of Art- Glass Pavilion and Gathered Glassblowing Studios performing live demonstrations and teaching workshops to the community. In his off time he assisted local artists in the surrounding area. Colin currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina working as an artist.
Artist Statement
Colin Stader’s work is an exploration of pattern and optics. The use of variable line density in combination with generous additions of free flowing transparent colorless glass encourages the viewer's eyes to wander throughout the contours of the form. Using properties unique to glass such as refraction, magnification, and illusion causes the observer to question what is seen and understood about “Magnolia”
